1. Share Your Life Share Your Decision
Organ Donation
Share Your Life Share Your Decision

2. Resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCpB4jTJ7vU
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3. Myths & Misconceptions
The Quality of medical and nursing care a patient receives will not change regardless of decision of being an organ donor.
There is no charge to the family for donation of organs and tissues.
Funeral expenses paid by family.
Customary funeral practices are possible after donation – Surgery like procedure.
Rich or famous people do not receive any perks on receiving organs or donations faster. 1st local basis then regionally, then nationally.
Having a heart on your license means you wish to be a donor. TALK TO YOUR FAMILY.

4. Laws of Organ Donation The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968)
At Least 18 years of Age can decide to be a donor; parents for those under 18
Legal Priority
1. Spouse
2. Parent
3. Guardian
4. Adult Child
5. Adult Sibling
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5. Letter to Donor Family
Write a Thank-you letter indicating your appreciation of the organ/tissue donation you received.
Write about the organ/tissue you received, why you needed it, how has your life changed because of the donation (what can you do now that you couldn’t do before etc.), how has it impacted your family etc.
Must be at least 3 paragraph (5-8 sentences each)
Cannot be signed by your real name (confidentiality).
Be sincere.